Left-hander Richard Bleier announced his retirement earlier this week, as the 37-year-old Bleier wrote on his Instagram page that he is hanging up his cleats after eight Major League seasons. “It’s been an incredible journey with plenty of highs and lows that ranged from spending six years in Double A to pitching in the playoffs with the Marlins, the team I grew up watching,” … [Read more...] about Richard Bleier Announces Retirement
Marlins Outright Xzavion Curry
The Marlins have sent right-hander Xzavion Curry through waivers unclaimed, per Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. He was designated for assignment earlier this week when the club claimed Ronny Henriquez off waivers. Curry has been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville but will be in camp as a non-roster invitee. Curry, 26, was once a notable prospect in the Guardians’ … [Read more...] about Marlins Outright Xzavion Curry
Marlins Sign Janson Junk To Minor League Deal
The Marlins announced that right-hander Janson Junk has been signed to a minor league deal. The Beverly Hills Sports Council client will be in major league spring training as a non-roster invitee. Junk, 29, spent 2024 bouncing around the league. He started the year with the Brewers as a depth arm, getting frequently recalled and optioned back down to the minors. The club … [Read more...] about Marlins Sign Janson Junk To Minor League Deal
Which Teams Should Still Sign A Free Agent Starter?
Spring training is beginning to kick off around the league, and as is perennially the case, there are a handful of notable free agents still looking for homes. That's of particular importance for the group of starting pitchers who still remain unsigned. Over the years, we've typically (not always) seen late-signing hitters struggle less than late-signing pitchers. Starting … [Read more...] about Which Teams Should Still Sign A Free Agent Starter?
MLBTR Podcast: Pete Alonso’s Deal, And Potential Landing Spots For Bregman and Arenado
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Pete Alonso re-signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Pete Alonso’s Deal, And Potential Landing Spots For Bregman and Arenado